The greater Ponsonby area is truly blessed to
have such a treasured publication available for
both community and businesses to enjoy, with
such a passionate and dedicated team to drive
it. It generates remarkable levels of interest and profile for Ponsonby and is a fantastic media tool
for us all to utilise. Sincere gratitude and support. JUSTIN BADE, Ponsonby Business Association
"The most fabulous publisher in New Zealand.
You rock!" FRANCIS HOOPER, WORLD
"Great to see that you have hit 100 pages.
The magazine is looking good. Lots of colour
and full of personality. Congratulations!"
NICK BOGLE, San Francisco
"Thank you for the terrifi c Chrissy card and the
BIGGEST EVER VOLUME OF PONSONBY NEWS!
What a great issue"
JULIE BONNER, Waimauku
"I just want to send heartfelt thanks to you for
giving me so much joy each time my PONSONBY
NEWS arrives in the mail. Love it even more on
the many trips to Auckland and of course visiting
Ponsonby Road. I see something new and think
to myself 'oh yes, that was in the Ponsonby
News!' Your publication is just excellent."
CAROL TELFER,
Ponsonby News subscriber, Wellington
"I picked up a copy of Ponsonby News from
the NZ High Commission here in London.
It's made me feel homesick to see how things
have changed since I left in the early 80s"
SANDRA JACOBS, London
"My last promotion in the PONSONBY NEWS
generated over 320 responses to my print offer.
Unbelievable and thank you."
MARTIN BALL, Momentum Framing Gallery,
Herne Bay
"I love reading all about Ponsonby. I left in the
70s but I still feel a strong connection especially
when I read my copy of PONSONBY NEWS"
HELEN MITCHELL, Sydney
"I am always so happy to receive the PONSONBY
NEWS - it brings you guys back in to our lives for
a few hours as I read through all the news. You
should be very proud - you have done a great job
in building that up"
ERIKA UFFINDELL,
Uffi ndell West, London
"Just been reading the
latest PONSONBY NEWS.
I pass on copies to Kiwi
friends in the UK; one has
withdrawal symptoms from
NZ so this makes it (?)
better or worse!"
PROF PATRICIA LEIGHTON,
London
"I love looking at the social
pages when I read the
PONSONBY NEWS. Since
leaving Auckland in the early
80s there aren't many faces
I still recognize apart from Judith Baragwanath's"
GREGORY DAVIDSON, Shanghai
"I have been enjoying seeing PONSONBY NEWS
go from strength to strength. Great copy... not to
mention fab advertising. I really enjoyed my time
in Ponsonby" PEPI SAPPAL, London
"Thanks so much for your care and support for
me and my salon."
LOUISE PILKINGTON, Servilles, Ponsonby
"Thank you for all the support you have given
me and my business over the last four years."
SHAZ DIXON, owner of Styledirect
"You have made the PONSONBY NEWS a fab
mag and I love reading it every time. You are
the Ponsonby legend and we are proud to be
in your magazine."
VALERIA, Studioitalia, Newmarket
"We are so glad we moved to Ponsonby - we
love it and thanks for all your support within
the pages of the PONSONBY NEWS."
HANNAH SKINNER, Indice, Ponsonby
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"Just like to say how much we appreciate your
efforts and contribution to promoting Ponsonby."
DAVID WRIGHT, Texas Rose
"Thanks so much for lifting my profi le within
PONSONBY NEWS. Love you like a brother."
CLAYTON MUNTING, Registered Valuer,
Grey Lynn
"How lucky Ponsonby residents are to receive
such an informative publication. You have
done great things. We both enjoyed our time in
Ponsonby" LIZ & CHARLES HANDY, London
"We get so much feedback from being in
PONSONBY NEWS and you deliver more bang
for our advertising buck than any other local
media, thanks for everything."
VICKI TAYLOR, Taylor Boutique, Ponsonby
"You are Ponsonby's shining star and thanks
so much for all your hard work putting Ponsonby
on the map." JUDY LEE, Tessuti, Ponsonby
"I think a Wellington News would also be
fabulous. If only we had the equivalent of
PONSONBY NEWS in the capital. The
publication is fantastic and thanks."
AMANDA, Small Acorns, Wellington
"Thanks for all the gifts you have brought
me and the wisdom you have shared. The light
you bring to the community brings everyone
together and changes lives."
NADINE COUPER, Herne Bay Well Being
"You all do such great work with PONSONBY
NEWS ..." GENEVIEVE ACQUIER,
Akie French Jewellery, Ponsonby
"You are stars and very special human
beings love you lots." JILLIAN BASHFORD,
Bashford Antiques, Ponsonby
"Love your work and always inspiring."
LINDY ROBERTS, On2Canvas, Herne Bay
"Following my appearance in the PONSONBY
NEWS my weekly takings went up by over $5,000!
I kid you not. Amazing! Thanks..."
ANGELO, former owner. The Chiller, Parnell
"Well done on the latest issue, it's looking better
than ever. A great defacto design magazine,
it works even better because it puts design,
arts etc into the general community. It almost
normalises us!I heard some very high praise for
your magazine from a person who I met. She
calls PONSONBY NEWS 'the style bible'! She is
currently doing a research project on the creative
industries for the Economic Development
Board." RONALD, Chan Andreassend, Ponsonby
"Thanks heaps for making me feel such a
strong part of the community...three cheers for
PONSONBY NEWS."
ROB, Rob's Patisserie, Ponsonby
"Thanks for everything over the past few years.
We all love your work." PETER REID,
Republic Home, Ponsonby
"We all love you and PONSONBY NEWS."
TERI & LYNDA, Trelise Cooper Outlet store,
Ponsonby
"I have advertised with the PONSONBY NEWS
in every issue since I opened four years ago.
I have tried other local papers but now use only
PONSONBY NEWS as it is the most vibrant and
comprehensive publication in the area. The
results for me provide complete satisfaction"
JILL SAMSON, Laserskin Technology,
Clinic 26, Ponsonby
"PONSONBY NEWS has proven itself to provide
the best return by far for my small business
advertising dollar. Fullstop. Everywhere I go, and
I mean everywhere, pet owners and waiting-to-be
pet owners all notice my monthly advertising and
can comment on its content in detail. If you want
people to know who and where you are and what
you are passionate about in this central Auckland
area, PONSONBY NEWS spells it out, crystal
clear. It's like megaphone in print."
DR ALEX MELROSE, Vetcare, Grey Lynn
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"The quality and readability of the PONSONBY
NEWS make it an invaluable source of new
business for us, and as an added bonus we get
to deal with Martin and the team. Well done and
thank you"
MIKE & JANE, Kloser Portraits, Eden Terrace
"Big thanks for your incredible support over the
years, you have been a pleasure to work with and
I have great admiration for what you have done with
the PONSONBY NEWS."
ANGELA TODD, former owner of Sabine, Ponsonby
"What a fantastic publication you have! I really
struggle to fi nd anything like it on the Shore!"
NERIDA CORTESE, North Shore
"Many thanks Martin for affording us so much
coverage in featuring our mum's house etc. in
the July issue of the PONSONBY NEWS. Everyone
concerned agrees it was very well done and
there has been almost unprecedented interest in
the property with well over 100 groups through,
many no doubt in part as a result of your fi ne
publication." BARRY SCHULTZ,
former Ponsonby resident
"Just got my latest copy of PONSONBY NEWS
and thought I would make contact. Another good
read and information store. Keep on the good
work." JOHN MCCLINTOCK, Magazine Publishers
Association, Kingsland
"Congratulations on producing such a quality
publication, I'm amazed at how much you pack in
and I never tire of it and always look forward to it."
ELENA KEITH, Ponsonby
"I want to THANK YOU personally for all the extra
time and effort you have put into our West Lynn
Red Carpet Fashion event. Words can never let you
know how much my mother and I appreciate all
you have done for us. Thank you so much for
your contribution to the costs and all the extra's
you have organised on our behalf."
ALEX CARTER, Alexandraapple, Grey Lynn
"Latest PONSONBY NEWS looks great by the
way. Well done all of you and thank you so much
for all your help and generosity.
CLAUDIE CALDWELL, Ponsonby News Columnist
"Thank you for your coverage of our event in the
latest issue, and thank you also for allowing me
to contribute my design musings every month.
I've had so much wonderful feedback, which
is a fantastic testament to the sheer breadth of
your esteemed readership! I'm very proud to be
associated with the PONSONBY NEWS. Thank
you!" CLAIRE SULLIVAN, Design Folio
"I was awake in the wee hours this morning and
reading your latest mag which by the way was
just wonderful - what a great issue! It is so great
to be amongst legends such as yourselves!"
DEBORAH KELLAND, Kellands Real Estate
"We love the Ponsonby News! Nothing is ever
too much trouble and they go out of their way to
help us promote re:ab in the best possible way.
We especially love the way that the Ponsonby
community is building up and we all couldn't
do that without Martin, Jo and Jay and their
constant enthusiasm for Ponsonby and its
businesses and people."
KIRSTY WILKINSON, re:ab, Ponsonby
"You have made me famous in my own
community! EVERYONE now refers to me as
THE BREATHING MAN! I know we all breathe,
BUT for me breathing is my business!
GLENN WHITE, Butyeko Breathing Clinic |